Rob Blasko
Producing world-class entertainment is my passion. I'm a producer, creative director, and designer. I've developed theatrical presentations, theme park attractions, experiential activations, media events, and social media campaigns.
My projects include work for Universal Studios, Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Animation, Vitaminwater, Yahoo!, and Pac-12 Conference. Currently, I'm on the production team for the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
I live in Los Angeles, but I am available for projects worldwide. Send me an email if you're interested in connecting.
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- Here we go! (@ Barclays Center - @brooklynnets for The Killers and The Virgins w/ 74 others) http://t.co/HGZbseWh91
- @THEkrismohfanz Super short, just through Monday AM. Tomorrow is packed, but doing a BBQ with @JaxFSU if you’re around. #inviteyoself
- @THEkrismohfanz Haha, friends of mine who live in NYC.
- @akm_nyc I love it because the agent said I looked like Jake Gyllenhaal tonight.
- Gave my girlfriend my biz class upgrade… nice surprise that @Delta now has free snacks and drinks in Economy Comfort to JFK!
- @whatitladue WHAT IS HAPPENING?
- Looking forward to an awesome weekend in NYC! Staying at @GansevoortPark, and seeing @TheKillers live at @BarclaysCenter.
- @yourdp Amazing.
- RT @TheFakeESPN: David Beckham announces soccer retirement via Samsung™ phone, then bites into Whopper™ & tears away Adidas™ pants to revea…
- @TheSmarmyBum And by “now” you mean “in the coming months.” Hate when Google teases us like this.
- You can “insert Tobias Fünke” anywhere. This is amazing. http://t.co/mk2hKxtFWu http://t.co/TCNfepiac7
- @_itsmagic Why http://t.co/3I2Kgrjfwm no work?
- @aaronarak My hero.
- You guys seen the Vine videos from @IE? Really well done. https://t.co/ta1C9kEoXf http://t.co/jCHyMAY6t6
- @TheSmarmyBum So smarmy I feel smarmy clicking it.
- @natepoekert @cfohlin ISO hipster vibe.
- Enjoying the @Truffl launch party with Amber. (@ Truffl Launch Party w/ 3 others) http://t.co/IsYmMm3Ppg
- Movie theatre hires “gunmen” to storm movie theatre as part of a publicity stunt… GREAT idea http://t.co/cDUQQh7Zs8
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Entertainment professional with expertise in live production, theatrical presentations, experiential and brand marketing, and social media campaigns and activations. Experience in a variety of roles including producer, creative director, production manager, stage manager, and designer for projects including grand openings, press events, theatrical tours, product launches, large-scale spectaculars, fashion shows, resort developments, and others.
Specialties: Leadership and collaboration, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, budget creation and tracking, vendor management, general stage lighting and sound. Branding and identity experience, emphasis on clean and user-friendly design, and software proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Apple Keynote. Social media campaign experience with Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, and other new media tools.Experience- Feb 2013 - PresentAssistant to the Staging Director, Opening Ceremony 2014 Winter Olympic Games / FiveCurrents
Assisting with all staging for the 2014 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony, bringing the creative vision of the show to life. Oversight of mass choreography, segment flow, and performance technical operations.
- Jan 2011 - PresentExecutive Producer / Cake Group
Senior creative and production role overseeing Cake NYC's social, content, and experiential business. Projects include live activations, content creation, and social media initiatives for clients including Yahoo!, VitaminWater, DirecTV, Kmart, and StriVectin.
- Oct 2007 - PresentPrincipal/Exec Producer / SparkyJax Productions
Producer and creative consultant for grand openings, promotional events, and theatrical and sports presentations. Projects include Pac-12 Football Championship Game and press/media events, half-time shows and consulting for Maloof Sports & Entertainment, and technical direction for Seruto & Company. Developed the CORE training system, offering industries unfamiliar with production a tool for easily implementing entertainment within their existing environment.
- May 2007 - PresentProducer + Creative Director / Roblahblah, Inc.
Experiential producer managing show creative, budgets, timelines, travel and re-location, technical vendors, and installation and show crews. Social media strategy and execution, integrating social elements into entertainment events and experiences. Clients include Planet Hollywood, Logitech, Hasbas Entertainment, The Queen Mary, and Vegas Uncork'd, among others.
- Nov 2008 - Apr 2009Production Manager / Universal Orlando
Management of design and production for marquee events and other entertainment projects at the Universal Orlando Resort, including New Years Eve, Mardi Gras, GradBash, and special events at Universal CityWalk. Responsible for financial estimating and tracking, management of creative and production teams, and assisting with project conceptual development.
- Jan 2006 - Mar 2008Associate Producer / L.A. Theatre Works
Producer of "The Plays the Thing," a live, in-performance radio theatre series featuring leading actors in ten state-of-the-art audio productions a year. Supervision of show directors, stage managers, sound effects artists, and audio engineers. Management of booking, scheduling, and logistics for multiple national touring productions and special projects, in addition to stage management for touring shows.
- May 2003 - Sept 2007Project Manager / Thinkwell Design & Production
Transitioned from project intern, to production coordinator, to project manager. Managed development and conceptualization for attractions, live shows, exhibits, and special events. Responsible for budget tracking, timelines, production documentation, management of vendors, and development of presentation materials. Clients include Universal Studios, MGM Consumer Products, MasterCard, Sesame Workshop, and Harrah's Entertainment.
Education- Florida State UniversityB.S. in Mass Media Studies (Communication)
Activities: Stage management and box office management for nationally recognized School of Theatre, University television and radio production. - Parkview High School
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Interests:Travel, running, skiing, hiking, wine tasting, basketball, roller coasters, indie rock, themed entertainment, office supplies, Apple products, visual identity, personal branding, typography, and Craigslist.
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Recent Tracks
- From Here on Out by The Killers
- Closer by Tegan and Sara
- Devil and the Deed by Yeasayer
- Henrietta by Yeasayer
- Blue Paper by Yeasayer
- Longevity by Yeasayer
- Fingers Never Bleed by Yeasayer
- Glass of the Microscope by Yeasayer
- Folk Hero Shtick by Yeasayer
- Damaged Goods by Yeasayer
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